After reading Chapter 12, choose the psychological disorder that is of greatest interest to you. Do a little research beyond the textbook by exploring the topic on the internet (APA (Links to an external site.) and NAMI (Links to an external site.) are both good resources). (Links to an external site.) Write a 2 page paper in which you address the following: State which disorder it is and summarize its diagnostic criteria. Explain why this disorder is considered abnormal behavior. Describe the predisposing factors (who is most at risk). Compare two approaches to understanding this disorder (such as biological versus sociocultural) and state which approach you prefer and why. Discuss the treatments that are available. Any comments of your own, such as why this disorder interests you.
